This has been a heartbreaking morning in Europe with news of the attacks on Brussels Airport and the Brussels Metro Station.
I only have words to express solidarity with the people of Belgium, and my deepest condolences to all affected.
The following list will be updated.
Brussels Airport announces it will remain closed on Wednesday.
How it began
There have been 2 explosions at the airport. Building is being evacuated. Don't come to the airport area.
— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) March 22, 2016
Don't come to the airport – airport is being evacuated. Avoid the airport area. Flights have been cancelled.
— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) March 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/FlyingBrussels/status/712201024963002369
BREAKING NEWS: Up to 10 dead in Brussels airport blast – media. Updates – https://t.co/bJxuFcCBRj pic.twitter.com/UPs0B9XXK0
— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) March 22, 2016
All flights cancelled at #brusselsairport for the rest of the day. Avoid the surroundings of the airport >> https://t.co/cpd0hk1t9R
— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) March 22, 2016
Getting In-Touch
Don't call. Use texting or social media. Network is getting saturated #Brussels
— CrisisCenter Belgium (@CrisiscenterBE) March 22, 2016
IMPORTANT: Brussels mobile networks are getting saturated. Please contact through data messages: Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter. Avoid calls
— Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 (@alexanderdecroo) March 22, 2016
If you need to get in touch with your airline/travel agency, here are all the phone numbers → https://t.co/QYM64m3wRC #Brussels #Zaventem
— Skyscanner (@Skyscanner) March 22, 2016
Facebook activates its safety check system for Brussels explosions pic.twitter.com/UvjGASySWY
— David Wyllie 🌴 (@journodave) March 22, 2016
Further Updates, Metro Attacks
#BREAKING At least 15 dead in Brussels metro blast, 55 wounded: transport operator
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 22, 2016
Departures hall at #Zaventem airport in #Brussels following the blasts https://t.co/GE3EodLGV1 https://t.co/jkPwo1GR2w
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 22, 2016
BREAKING: Brussels Fire rep. tells NBC that there have been at least 4 explosions at different metro stations https://t.co/nGFXC0zhN2
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) March 22, 2016
Passengers evacuated from metro in #Brussels after explosion at #Maalbeek station. Latest: https://t.co/eK4sAuHQs1 pic.twitter.com/CRJ0MmPlPt
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 22, 2016
This aerial view shows how close the metro blast was to the EU buildings in #Brussels pic.twitter.com/AnQqUMrDhp
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) March 22, 2016
LIVE: Belgian prosecutor confirms Brussels blast was a suicide attack: RTBF. Updates – https://t.co/TewL3a3t8Q pic.twitter.com/vYnR9HzTmv
— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) March 22, 2016
Airline Updates
American Airlines Update–bombings not at their desks
https://twitter.com/Albertoriva/status/712239253200236544
Update from Ryanair
Latest Brussels Zaventem Airport travel update: https://t.co/7DhdJFkB9u Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) March 22, 2016
Statement from Delta Airlines
.@Delta has issued Brussels Airport customer waiver. https://t.co/OVSv2TMeAO
— Delta News Hub (@DeltaNewsHub) March 22, 2016
Local leaders have confirmed the safety of all crew members and ground employees. The airport team is in the process of confirming the safety of all customers.
Delta’s flight DL80 from Atlanta to Brussels has landed safely at the airport and is parked remotely, with the local team working on plans to safely deplane passengers to a secure holding area. Delta’s flight DL42 from New York to Brussels has been diverted to Amsterdam.
Jet Airways Statement
Jet Airways Statement:#Brussels pic.twitter.com/Snc8nWgcJq
— Jet Airways (@jetairways) March 22, 2016
Air Europa allows Fee-Free Travel Day changes for those affected
Permitimos cambios de fecha en los vuelos afectados por los atentados de #Bruselas. Aquí tenéis todos los detalles: https://t.co/nA7JHf1NTp
— Air Europa (@AirEuropa) March 22, 2016
Flight Updates from Finnair
Today HEL-BRU AY813, 817, 815 and BRU-HEL AY814 and 818 have been cancelled, also tomorrow's 23.3. AY816 BRU-HEL. https://t.co/QZvCXa0uVx
— Finnair (@Finnair) March 22, 2016
Air France Update
Situation in #Brussels and #AirFrance commercial measures https://t.co/mr5C7OuKTz
— Air France Newsroom (@AFnewsroom) March 22, 2016
Our teams are fully mobilized and make their utmost to assist you and minimize the impact on your travel plans.
How to stay informed?
We have an “AF Connect” service which directly informs you in 13 languages all around the world on your mobile phone or e-mail. To be notified personally, we invite you to update your contact information (phone and / or e-mail) in your reservation file on our website.
Before going to the airport or train station, we advise you to check flight and train information updated in real-time on our website, in the “Flight and airport info” section.
United Airlines extends waivers
– As the situation at the Brussels Zaventem International Airport evolves, United Airlines late this afternoon extended its travel waiver to enable additional customers ticketed on United flights to and from Brussels the flexibility to reschedule or change their itineraries.
For customers ticketed to or from Brussels through March 31, 2016:
United will waive change fees and any differences in fare for customers who choose to rebook their travel to Brussels through April 12, 2016, subject to the airport reopening and flights resuming. The airline will also enable these customers to rebook their existing Brussels itineraries to arrive in or depart from Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg or Paris.
For customers who would like to postpone their travel plans to Brussels until after April 12, 2016, and for customers who wish to fly to a new destination other than those listed above, United will waive the change fee. A difference in fare may apply. Rescheduled travel needs to be completed within one year of the date when the original ticket was issued.
Customers ticketed on flights that are canceled may receive a refund to the original form of payment.
United will continue to update its travel waivers, with additional information available via united.com/travelwaivers.
Reactions
Airports across Europe have increased their security measures. Picture: Frankfurt Airport (pic via @DerSPIEGEL & AP) pic.twitter.com/omcSNnsju9
— starflyergold 🕊 (@starflyergold) March 22, 2016
In light of the events at Brussels Airport we are working with the police who are providing a high visibility presence at Heathrow. (1/2)
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 22, 2016
Our thoughts are with everyone affected at @BrusselsAirport at this difficult time.
— Aberdeen Airport ✈️ (@ABZ_Airport) March 22, 2016
Swedish police step up airport patrols after #Brussels explosions https://t.co/ZxffIKIHRp #brusselsattack pic.twitter.com/2IuzGP6IAg
— The Local Sweden (@TheLocalSweden) March 22, 2016
All my thoughts are with the victims of these horrible events at #brusselsairport and their relatives.
— Arnaud Feist (@arnaudfeist) March 22, 2016
Our thoughts go to the victims of the horrible events that happened here at #brusselsairport this morning, their family and friends.
— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) March 22, 2016
We are saddened by the terrible events in Brussels today and our thoughts are with all those affected.
— European Regions Airline Association (ERA) (@eraaorg) March 22, 2016
1/2 As a result of the terrible incidents in Brussels, there will be increased police and security patrols in and around Gatwick Airport.
— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) March 22, 2016
Pieter Elbers – @KLM President & CEO – "It was with shock and horror that KLM heard the reports of the explosions.." https://t.co/LeLqXNVdjZ
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) March 22, 2016
Secretary General statement on #Brussels explosions https://t.co/N4QhzSpGP2 #NATO #Belgium pic.twitter.com/xrETSbHyDv
— NATO (@NATO) March 22, 2016
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